Annual Bean Creek Heritage Festival Friday, Saturday

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Sep 5, 2013 at 12:15 PM

By Dan CherryDaily Telegram Staff Writer

The annual Bean Creek Heritage Festival returns to the city of Hudson with a two-day celebration Friday and Saturday, Sept. 6-7, in the Bob’s Market House parking lot between Railroad and West Main streets. Events start at 2 p.m. Friday with tour rides of the historic downtown, a silent auction, and craft and merchant tents.

Five event highlights1. Rib cook-off The annual rib-cooking contest starts at 8 a.m. Saturday, with the award ceremony to follow at 3 p.m.2. Parade The festival parade starts at 10 a.m. Saturday and will proceed down Main Street. The street will be closed to traffic and parking prior to the start of the parade to boost safety.3. Little Miss Contest Who will be crowned the winner of the 2013 Bean Creek Festival’s Little Miss Contest? The event starts at noon on Saturday.4. Fun for the kids Free projects and games for the kids will be set up after school Friday, and a raffle for kids is scheduled for 4 p.m. Saturday.5. Live music At 7 p.m. on both days, live band music will take place in the Market House parking lot.

Why you should attend“It’s a nice, fun weekend for the entire family to get out and enjoy, and to express appreciation for everyone who helps put the festival together.” — Jim Steele, parade coordinator.